Degrees by Level

The cost of a graduate degree depends on the program and where you study. On average, a master’s degree costs $66,340 but can vary from $30,000 to $120,000 [4]. The average price of a PhD is $98,800 [5].  ‎

Yes, typically a bachelor’s degree is required to pursue a master’s degree, though it doesn’t have to be the same subject or field.

However, some master’s programs on Coursera do not require a bachelor’s degree for admission. These include the University of Colorado Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Engineering in Engineering Management, and Master of Science in Data Science, which offer performance-based admission.‎

Each bachelor’s program on Coursera sets different application requirements, which may further depend on your geographic location. It’s a good idea to visit the degree page of the program you’re interested in attending to get more information. You can click “Apply Now” if you’re ready to begin the process.

Certain university partners do not require an application and instead offer performance-based admission, like Illinois Tech’s Bachelor of Information Technology. If you take and pass the stipulated pre-approved courses, you will gain entry to the degree program.‎